Scunthorpe United 0-1 Walsall

Walsall moved out of the League One relegation zone following victory over Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park.

The hosts dominated the opening stages, almost taking the lead, but Garry Thompson's volley flew just over.

But the Saddlers broke the deadlock against the run of play when on-loan Florent Cuvelier broke into the box and side-footed past keeper Sam Slocombe.

The Iron had plenty chances to equalise but Jon Parkin was twice denied by Saddlers keeper David Grof.

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Scunthorpe manager Alan Knill told BBC Radio Humberside:

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Knill disappointed with Iron defeat

"Obviously, we're disappointed. We had enough chances to take something out of the game.

"It was a poor goal. It's not as if they've earned it. We actually gave them the goal but, even after that, the players reacted really well and we went forward second half and had enough chances to definitely get something out of it.

"That's football. You can't win every game. The most difficult thing is losing but you have to quickly put it behind you because the next game comes quickly. "

Garry Thompson concedes a free kick for a foul on Mat Sadler. Direct free kick taken by David Grof.

21:02

Free kick awarded for a foul by Adam Chambers on Mark Duffy. Josh Walker restarts play with the free kick.

17:37

The ball is sent over by Mark Duffy, Andy Butler manages to make a clearance.

17:10

Christian Ribeiro sends in a cross, Adam Chambers makes a clearance.

16:42

Shot by Christian Ribeiro from 18 yards. Andy Butler gets a block in.

15:39

Garry Thompson crosses the ball, save made by David Grof.

14:52

Michael O'Connor sends in a cross, clearance by Richard Taundry.

13:43

Effort from just outside the box by Sam Togwell goes over the bar.

13:31

The ball is swung over by Garry Thompson, clearance made by Oliver Lancashire.

11:41

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Florent Cuvelier by Michael O'Connor. Richard Taundry crosses the ball in from the free kick, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Christian Ribeiro by Andy Butler. Sam Slocombe restarts play with the free kick.

10:55

The ball is crossed by Kevan Hurst, clearance made by Paul Reid.

10:33

Jamie Paterson sends in a cross, blocked by Paul Reid.

8:48

Jamie Reckord produces a cross, clearance made by Andy Butler.

8:18

The ball is delivered by Jamie Reckord, Mat Sadler manages to make a clearance.

6:38

Josh Walker produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the target.